New Choral Psalms
PSALM 113by Michael Reid Winikoff

For SSAATTBB Choir & Soli
Singing Text in English or Hebrew

DURATION: 7:30

This sprawling setting of Psalm 113 is scored in an
eloquent Russian/Slavic manner for full divisi mixed choir (SSAATTBB)
with soli. The music makes use of changing and contrasting
textures and sonorities: treble and men's voices antiphonally, solo
quartet, four-part choir, eight-part choir, solo voice with choral
accompaniment, and fugue.

In the Jewish rite, Psalm 113 is the opening psalm
in the festival liturgy known as Hallel, the theme of which is
praise and thanksgiving. Encompassing Psalms 113 - 118, Hallel is
recited on most of the major and minor festivals of the Jewish calendar.